Map of Europe in 100 BC (100 BCE)
In 100 BCE the atlas maps 3 states and empires with territory in Europe. The largest by mapped territory was Roman Republic, at about 1.19M km², followed by Ptolemaic Kingdom. The map below is set to 100 BCE; the table lists every state shown, with the modern countries its borders covered.
- States Mapped
- 3
- Largest
- 1.19M km²
- Modern Countries Covered
- 17
- Longest Established
- 800–100 BCE
Map of Europe in 100 BCE
Borders are drawn for 100 BCE. Drag the timeline to move to another year.
The Major Powers of 100 BCE
Roman Republic
500–32 BCEThe Roman Republic was the era of classical Roman civilisation beginning with the overthrow of the Roman Kingdom and ending in 27 BC with the establishment of the Roman Empire following the War of Actium. During this period, Rome's control expanded from the city's immediate surroundings to hegemony over the entire Mediterranean world.
Mapped extent in 100 BCE: 1.19M km²
Ptolemaic Kingdom
331–28 BCEThe Ptolemaic Kingdom or Ptolemaic Empire was an ancient Greek polity based in Egypt during the Hellenistic period. It was founded in 305 BC by the Macedonian Greek general Ptolemy I Soter, a companion of Alexander the Great, and was ruled by the Ptolemaic dynasty until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC.
Mapped extent in 100 BCE: 565,938 km²
Greek City-States
800 BCE – 83 CEPolis is a term used to refer to Ancient Greek city-states. About 1,500 such states are known to have existed.
Mapped extent in 100 BCE: 89,192 km²
Descriptions are the opening of each state's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
States and Empires in 100 BCE
3 mapped, largest territory first. Dates are the span of each state's mapped borders.
| # | State | Mapped area | Dates | Modern countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Republic | 1.19M km² | 500–32 BCE | Turkey, France, Italy, Spain, Tunisia and 10 more |
| 2 | Ptolemaic Kingdom | 565,938 km² | 331–28 BCE | Egypt, Cyprus |
| 3 | Greek City-States | 89,192 km² | 800 BCE – 83 CE | Turkey, Greece |
100 BCE by Region
100 BCE: Quick Answers
- What empires and states existed in Europe in 100 BCE?
- The atlas maps 3 states in Europe in 100 BCE. The largest by mapped territory were Roman Republic, Ptolemaic Kingdom, Greek City-States.
- What was the largest empire in Europe in 100 BCE?
- Roman Republic had the largest mapped territory among states present in Europe in 100 BCE, about 1.19M km², followed by Ptolemaic Kingdom (565,938 km²). Areas are measured from the mapped borders and are approximate.
- What did the map of Europe look like in 100 BC?
- In 100 BCE the map of Europe was divided between 3 mapped states and empires. Roman Republic held the largest territory, followed by Ptolemaic Kingdom. Their borders covered parts of 17 present-day countries.
- How many states are shown on the map for 100 BCE?
- 3. The map shows the states recorded in the atlas's dated border dataset for that year; states and peoples absent from that dataset are not shown.